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LG04 LLD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,964 mi
Last recorded143,964 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 LLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 143,964 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in front suspension joints

Pass 23 Sep 2015 130,227 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 121,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 114,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 107,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 97,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat insecure

n/s/f jack block missing

off side front and near side rear tyres side walls damaged

Fail 4 May 2011 97,693 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 97,693 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 54,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat insecure

n/s/f jack block missing

off side front and near side rear tyres side walls damaged

Pass 1 May 2010 81,875 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 81,875 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 69,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front jacking pad missing

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

plastic trim missing from nearside front seat base allowing seatbelt to foul against seat frame when in operation/seated position

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,648 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 52,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,789 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LG04 LLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG04 LLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LG04 LLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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